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January 20, 2022

Omicron slowing in these states, officials say

As the omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to spread, officials in several states across the country have reported the surge is showing signs of slowing. 

January 14, 2022

Connecticut 13-year-old in 'guarded' condition after fentanyl overdose at school

Connecticut authorities found an unconscious 13-year-old boy in his school Thursday morning, suffering an apparent opioid overdose on campus.

January 14, 2022

Omicron in the US: States potentially headed for peak as NY COVID-19 hospitalizations drop

As the omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to spread, sending numbers of daily cases and hospitalizations soaring this month, experts believe the winter surge could be heading toward its peak in some states. 

January 14, 2022

Alleged victim of CNN producer John Griffin moved to ‘protected environment’

The 9-year-old Nevada girl whose adoptive mother allegedly flew her to Vermont for a week of sex abuse at the hands of longtime CNN producer John Griffin has been relocated to a safe home in Connecticut, according to her attorney.

January 13, 2022

NYC suspects pose as cops during Bronx home invasion, but real NYPD officers not fooled

Three suspects in New York City allegedly dressed up as cops to perform a home invasion and steal $160,000 in drug money before real NYPD officers stopped them in their tracks. 

January 13, 2022

Vanity license plates denied by Connecticut, Hawaii DMVs for vulgarity and other issues: report

Connecticut and other states have rejected license plates for various reasons, including profanity and references to terrorism.

January 12, 2022

Connecticut hockey player Teddy Balkind’s death ruled accident, NHL players share hashtag #Sticksoutforteddy

Last week's death of a Connecticut high school hockey player has been ruled an accident, a medical examiner declared, prompting NHL players to offer their condolences for the player and his family. 

January 11, 2022

Longtime CNN producer John Griffin slapped with $15M civil suit amid federal child trafficking case

John Griffin, the longtime CNN producer fired last month over child trafficking allegations, has been named in a civil lawsuit in Connecticut alleging “despicable acts” of “horrific sexual abuse” and exploitation.

January 10, 2022

Connecticut asks nursing homes to accept COVID patients from hospitals as staffing shortage persists

Connecticut is requesting that its nursing homes accept hospital patient transfers with COVID-19.

January 8, 2022

NHL leads tributes to Connecticut high school hockey player who died in freak accident

The Connecticut high school hockey player who died in a freak accident on the ice during a game was identified Friday, and the NHL led the outpouring of support for the teen’s family.